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Public consultation sought for major revitalisation of Market Quarter and Cruises Street
Public consultation sought for major revitalisation of Market Quarter and Cruises Street
Limerick City and County Council has opened public consultation for proposed public realm upgrades for the city centre’s Market Quarter and Cruises Street areas
The proposed development spans a number of Limerick City Centre’s streets, including Cruises Street, Ellen Street, Robert Street, and Mungreat Street with the aim of prioritising pedestrians through redesign and infrastructure changes.
Some of the key features in the plan include the widening of footpaths by reducing carriageaya widths to a minimum of 3.1 metres, and the introduction of “shared surface” where the pedestrian zones and carriageway will be at the same level, on Robert Street, Cornmarket Row, Carr Street, High Street and parts of Denmark Street, Ellen Street, Mungret Court and Mungret Street.
The plan sees on-street parking removed in certain areas, with the relocation of taxi ranks, loading bays and accessible parking spaces in a bid to accommodate more pedestrian-friendly zones, outdoor dining, and casual trading areas.
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In the redesign, the streets will see the provision of street furniture including seating areas, trees, planting, bicycle stands, bollards, litter bins, public lighting and signage; as well as relocating overhead utilities underground to declutter the streetscape; and the Provision of interpretive signage and paving to represent the area’s history and built heritage.
Environmental screenings have concluded that the project is unlikely to have significant effects on the environment. However, individuals may apply to An Bord Pleanála for a formal screening determination within four weeks of this notice.
A person may, within 4 weeks from the date of the notice, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether this development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Such a submission should be addressed to the Secretary, An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1.
Limerick City & County Council has carried out an Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report and has determined that a full Appropriate Assessment is not required in respect of this proposed development.
Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from 12/05/2025 up to and including 09/06/2025 (4 Weeks) at, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick between 9a.m. – 5p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) and at the Planning Development Department, Limerick City & County Council Offices, Dooradoyle Road, Limerick V94 WV78 between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (excluding Bank Holidays). Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection online during the above timeframes.
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